The GAMES Model was shared by Svinicki (2004) as a way of translating learning theory into practice.
In planning for instruction:
be Goal oriented
encourage Active learning
make learning Meaningful
focus on how Explanations are given
and encourage Self-regulation of learning.
What does this mean?
Goal-oriented learning anchors the purpose for learning new material and concepts, focuses efforts for efficiency, and assists in monitoring progress.
Active learning builds motivation into the learning process, helps hold attention, encourages deep processing, and assists in monitoring progress.
Meaningful learning stresses the importance of making connections between prior knowledge, personal experiences, and concepts, as well as the value of those connections.
Focus on explanations and learning furthers deeper processing, feedback on clarity, and negotiation of meaning.
Self-regulation of learning involves self, task, and strategy knowledge, self-monitoring; self-evaluation; and self-correction.
Source: Svinicki, M. D. (2004). Learning and Motivation in the Postsecondary Classroom. Boston: Anker Publishing
Meaning: The single most important factor influencing learning is what the learner already knows. David Ausubel
Relevance: By providing opportunities for students to make various connections with information we help the content "catch a ride" to the brain on one of the body's senses. Rick Wormeli
Novelty: The brain craves stimulation, change and novelty. Source
Emotion: The best thinking is integrated with emotions. Eric Jensen
Discussion Questions:
What messages are similar?
What would this look like in your planning of instruction, teaching of material, and student involvement?
In planning for instruction:
What does this mean?
- Goal-oriented learning anchors the purpose for learning new material and concepts, focuses efforts for efficiency, and assists in monitoring progress.
- Active learning builds motivation into the learning process, helps hold attention, encourages deep processing, and assists in monitoring progress.
- Meaningful learning stresses the importance of making connections between prior knowledge, personal experiences, and concepts, as well as the value of those connections.
- Focus on explanations and learning furthers deeper processing, feedback on clarity, and negotiation of meaning.
- Self-regulation of learning involves self, task, and strategy knowledge, self-monitoring; self-evaluation; and self-correction.
Source: Svinicki, M. D. (2004). Learning and Motivation in the Postsecondary Classroom. Boston: Anker PublishingWhat does the 'brain' need in order to learn?
Discussion Questions:
What messages are similar?
What would this look like in your planning of instruction, teaching of material, and student involvement?